Watch the 2013 North American Junior/Young Rider Championships online this Saturday

Five equestrian sports are represented in this prestigious event for up-and-coming equestrians.

This week, visitors to the Kentucky Horse Park have the chance to see some of the best young riders in North America competing in what could be called a mini-World Equestrian Games. Three-day eventing, dressage, show jumping, reining and endurance are all represented at the North American Junior/Young Rider Championships (NAJYRC), which continues through Saturday.

Each year, the top youth riders from around the continent are selected to represent their home region in their equestrian sport. Riders compete for team and individual honors in what is, for many of these riders, their first experience competing at the Fédération Équestre Internationale (FEI) level.

The NAJYRC is a stepping-stone for young competitors who have the talent and drive to reach the top levels of the sport. Several U.S. Olympians are former NAJYRC competitors, including Karen O'Connor, McLain Ward, Reed Kessler and Adrienne Lyle.

This year's championships kicked off on Wednesday, July 17 and will conclude on Saturday, July 20. The final day of competition will be broadcast live online at USEFNetwork.com. The live webcast schedule is as follows (all times are EDT and subject to change):

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